Two of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference will face off when the Cavs match up with the Knicks. Neither team made major changes this offseason, sticking with core groups that led them to the Eastern Conference Semifinals and Finals, respectively, last season (both teams were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers).

The 2025-26 NBA Schedule Release presented by Ticketmaster tipped off today on “Good Morning America” and “The TODAY Show” with the unveiling of the must-see Opening Night doubleheader and MLK Day slate on NBC, as well as another star-studded NBA on Christmas Day on ABC & ESPN and more.

The 2025-26 NBA schedule is slowly starting to roll out ahead of the full official release on Thursday. On Tuesday morning, fans got some more important dates to circle on the basketball calendar. We already knew the two opening night games,